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CHP. 1 INTRODUCTION
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Introduction
Welcome
Vegas® software from Sony Media Software is an innovative and advanced multitrack media-editing system.
Vegas software was designed to create an efficient audio/video production environment without sacrificing
the quality and processing power that you expect from Sony Media Software. Whether it’s the standard and
familiar Microsoft® Windows® navigation commands or the clean and uncluttered interface, you’ll find
Vegas software to be a tool that will be mastered in minutes. Beneath the unique and customizable interface,
you’ll find a product that is both powerful and flexible.
System requirements
In order to use Vegas software, your computer must satisfy the following minimum specifications:
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP Professional, or XP Home (Windows SP2 required for HDV)
• 800 MHz processor (2.8 GHz recommended for HDV)
• 200 MB hard-disk space for program installation
• 600 MB hard-disk space for optional Sony Sound Series Loops & Samples™ reference library installation
(applicable only to the full version of Vegas software)
• 256 MB RAM (512 MB RAM recommended for HDV)
• OHCI compatible i.LINK® connector*/IEEE-1394DV card (for DV capture and print-to-tape)
• Microsoft Windows-compatible sound card
• CD-ROM drive (for installation from a CD only)
• Supported CD-Recordable drive (for CD burning only)
• Microsoft DirectX®
9.0c or later (included on CD-ROM)
• Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 (required only for the full version of Vegas software and Vegas Movie
Studio Platinum; included on CD-ROM)
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.1 or later (included on CD-ROM)
Please note: Some features may require product registration.
*i.LINK is a registered trademark of Sony Electronics, used only to designate that a product contains an
IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an IEEE 1394 connector may not communicate with each other.
Technical support
The Web site at http://mediasoftware.sonypicutres.com/support/default.asp has technical support, reference
information, program updates, tips and tricks, user forums, and a knowledge base.
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